Arts Fest Beverly is a free outdoor festival that’s fun for the whole family! Over 150+ juried fine artists and crafters, music and entertainment, kids’ activities, art-on-the-spot creations and outdoor food court! June 18 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm New this year – Arts Fest is expanding to include one more block of Cabot St.…

The Red Fence Gallery is located between the buildings at 266-268 Cabot Street. In the latest installation of this revolving outdoor gallery, Beverly artist Brian Murphy has depicted 16 different neighborhoods in Beverly with a recognizable symbol in his installation called “Our Stomping Ground.” Name the neighborhood that goes with each symbol and you’ll be…

(Boston, MA) – A majority of the state House of Representatives has endorsed a budget amendment for the coming fiscal year that would increase arts and cultural funding through the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) to $17 million. That would represent an increase of $3 million, or 21 percent, from current funding levels. Close to 100…

One of our responsibilities as the newly-designated Beverly Arts District is to support local artists (those who live, work or study in Beverly) as much as we can. This year, we are reserving a percentage of the spaces at Arts Fest for local artists, and we will have a way to identify your booth as…

I’d Rather Be in the Studio: The Artist’s No-Excuse Guide to Self-Promotion offers practical advice to help you sell more art and build an art career that lasts. This insightful book by Art Biz Coach Alyson Stanfield is a must for every artist who wants to get the recognition they have worked so hard for.…

Endicott College and Beverly Main Streets are pleased to announce that this year’s Featured Arts Fest Artist will be Andrew Houle. Each year an artist is chosen to be featured for the juried Beverly Community Art exhibition at the Walter J. Manninen Center for the Arts Carol Grillo Gallery and Desnoyers Overlook, Endicott College, 376…

Manchester Essex Regional High School junior Emily Parker has been named Grand Prize Award Winner for her artwork “Unraveled” in this year’s 6th Congressional District High School Art Competition. The awards will be presented Saturday, March 5, 3:30 – 5 p.m. at Montserrat College of Art’s 301 Gallery, 301 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA. Each winner will be presented…

Calling all teen poets! Beverly Public Library is now accepting entries from local teens in grades 6 through 12 for their Annual Teen Poetry Contest. The contest will close for entries on Friday, March 4, 2016 at 4 PM. Finalists will be invited to read their poems aloud and winners will receive cash prizes at…

The Seacoast Wind Ensemble is accepting applications from high school musicians for the Paul M. Erwin Music Scholarship. Applications will be accepted through March 1. The $500 scholarship may be used to support musical endeavors, including music camp, new instruments/equipment, lessons or tuition. Essex County residents are eligible to apply. A talented composer, arranger and…

Governor Charlie Baker released a state budget proposal that would invest $14 million in the arts, humanities, and sciences through the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) for the coming fiscal year. The Governor’s budget plan for FY17 would fund arts and culture at current levels. The MCC seeks a $17 million state appropriation, a $3 million…